George Kittle injury update: Latest news after 49ers TE carted to locker room vs. Eagles

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The San Francisco 49ers are no stranger to major injuries, but an injury to TE George Kittle on Sunday gave Kyle Shanahan yet another challenge to overcome.

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Kittle was carted off after suffering a lower-leg injury on catch in the second quarter of the 49ers' wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, a bad sign for such an integral part of the team's offense.

Kittle dealt with a left ankle injury late in the season, but Sunday's injury appears to be unrelated.

Here's a look at the play that knocked Kittle out of the game and the latest news on his status.

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George Kittle injury update

Kittle was carted off after suffering what appeared to be a right ankle injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game.

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Replay showed the reverberation mechanism in Kittle's right leg that is extremely common with Achilles injuries, indicating he could be in for a long recovery period that stretches well beyond the playoffs.

The 49ers have not yet made an announcement on Kittle's status, but the cart quickly taking him back to the locker room was another sign that there is no reason to expect him to return to the field.

Kittle suffered the injury on his first catch of the day as the 49ers, who were already without WR Ricky Pearsall on the offensive side of the ball, tried to make up a small deficit.

This story will be updated.